Nutrients
Nutritional Deficiency and Depression
Researchers found overall nutritional deficiency was associated with worsening mental health and depression.
Carbs for Weightlifting
Investigators did a comprehensive review of the literature on carbs for weightlifting and the impact on resistance training performance.
Word of the Day: Trimethylamine N-Oxide (or TMAO)
There’s a positive correlation between elevated plasma levels of trimethylamine N-oxide and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Magnesium and Diabetes Risk
Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.
Dietary Defenses and Nutrition for Immunity
Fitting nutrition for immunity should contain foods and other active substances that are known to stimulate and balance immune responses.
Bye or Buy? Maca
Apart from the anecdotal, it’s slim pickings when it comes to any strong scientific evidence supporting the health claims surrounding maca.
Good News About Gluten
A study in The Journal of Nutrition suggests most people can still eat gluten and have a chance to live well into their golden years.
Recipe for Health: Chipotle Pumpkin Baked Beans
Adding a dash of hot sauce to our meals, like these chipotle pumpkin baked beans below, might be good news for our gut health.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to how our bodies function, including helping maintain bone health and strength.
High Protein and Diet Quality
For many people dieting for weight loss isn’t always easy. But there seems to be a link between more protein and diet quality.
Metabolomics in Meat and Meat Alternatives
An examination of plant-based meat alternatives and real meat, using metabolomics, shows they are as different as, well, plants and animals.
The Importance of Soluble Fiber
Healthy adults who eat a diet with at least 8–10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in their guts.
Protein and Blood Sugar Control
Here’s a simple way to help some people get their blood sugar under control: Gulp back some liquid protein before feasting.
Bye or Buy? Pea Protein
Some research does demonstrate that pea protein can be just as effective at improving muscle size and strength.
Retreat on Red Meat for Health?
As with coffee and eggs, the role of red meat for health has been much debated. Now more evidence supports those on the “be cautious” side.
Dairy-Free Yogurt: Buy or Bye?
Thanks to the soaring popularity of all things plant-based and improvements in manufacturing, the market for dairy-free yogurt has blossomed.
Recipe for Health: Chicken With Zhoug Sauce
Substituting with olive oil can lower the risk for heart ailments, making this herby zhoug sauce a heart-smart topping for cooked meat.
Coloring for a Healthy Microbiome
Colorful fruits and vegetables help you load up on important nutrients and antioxidants. And may also foster a more healthy microbiome.
Time for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?
Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?
Processed Foods in Children’s Diets
Researchers reported that 70% of the foods that third- and fourth-grade students were bringing from home were highly processed foods.
